Breaking: Eddie Money’s wife has officially announced retirement from career due to serious health challenge…

Eddie Money was among a core group of artists who found success in the ‘70s and transitioned into the MTV Generation of the ‘80s. He had a distinct voice that blended rock raspiness and pop crooning, and since he straddled those genres that was a great blend to possess. One wouldn’t mistake him for anyone else. Upon his death, Rolling Stone deemed him “the Patron Saint of Rock Uncool,” which is not a bad thing. Money resided in his own realm and generated hits based on his musical personality and sincerity rather than the pop music and fashion trends of the time. He offered no fake posturing or macho fronting. Before his death in 2019 at age 70, he had a musical called Two Tickets to Paradise that he hoped to bring to Broadway.

Money’s career rode waves of popularity, from his beginnings in the mid-‘70s through to the early ‘80s and then the 1986 song that revived both his and Ronnie Spector’s careers, “Take Me Home Tonight.” That’s certainly his most well-known song, but he had more hits and explored other musical styles. Here are seven Eddie Money tunes that, beyond the big hits we know like “Baby Hold On” and “Think I’m In Love,” showcase different sides to his artistry

“Satin Angel” and “Trinidad” from Playing for Keeps (1980)

The guitar-driven track “Satin Angel” certainly invoked the vibe of ‘70s rock. While it might not have stood out with other artists, it was one of Money’s harder songs in the early days and he made it work. (Although some fans have noted it could have used better production). By contrast, album-opener “Trinidad” took on a lilting, Caribbean rock vibe with lyrics invoking a romantic dream. Both tunes are a good example of the singer driving the song.